DIY hi-fi

3D printing your own hi-fi has come a step closer thanks to boffins at Cornell, who have found a way to 3D print an entire speaker.

The speaker comes out of the printer ready to blast out your favourite tunes, although the team does admit the audio quality still needs a little work.

There's also the small matter of needing two 3D printers to complete the gadget - but, as Cornell points out, the 3D printing world is changing so fast it won't be too long before we'll all be rushing to our printer on the day new gadgets are released.

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They’re the ultimate safe cycling gloves, and also look pretty cool.

Created by ex-Google engineer Zach Vorhies, the Zackees (we aren’t sure about the name either) contain an array of LED lights.

They appear to add a layer of safety to riding, but crucially, they're also brilliant for Spiderman fans, as the lights are activated by tapping your thumb and finger together. The US$69 (£42) gloves are set to go on sale via Kickstarter.